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Rampaging right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka credits stronger bonds and improved communication as the reasons behind Manchester United’s imperious defensive record in recent months.

The Reds have kept eight clean sheets from the last 10 fixtures across all competitions, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men push forwards in the Premier League, Emirates FA Cup and Europa League.

That superb record was improved on Sunday afternoon when Wan-Bissaka and United produced an excellent performance to beat local rivals Manchester City 2-0 at a raucous Old Trafford.

In an exclusive interview that appeared in the matchday programme, United Review, our summer signing from Crystal Palace offered his view of the defence, the impact of our new club captain Harry Maguire and his effort to finish top of the Premier League’s tackling chart…

Our defensive record has been substantially improved in recent weeks, with a surge in clean sheets compared to the first half of the campaign – what’s changed?